Requests for copies of historical INS records or files must identify the record by file number or other file identifier. If you do not have the file number information described below (and called for on the request Form G-1041A), submit a Genealogy Search Request on Form G-1041.
IF you are requesting a . . .
THEN . . .
Examples:
Naturalization Certificate File (C-File). Records relating to all U.S. naturalizations, replacement certificates, and Certificates of Citizenship issued between Sept. 27, 1906 and March 31, 1956. The majority of C-Files exist only on microfilm.
Provide 1) the certificate number, and 2) the court and date of naturalization.
C-1234567, Supreme Ct., Kings Co., NY, March 1922
Alien Registration Form (AR-2). Microfilmed copies of Form AR-2 completed by all aliens age 14 and older resident in or entering the United States between August 1940 and March 31, 1944
AR-2 numbers available:
1 million to 5 980 116
A6 100 000 to 6 132 126
A7 000 000 to 7 043 999
A7 500 000 to 7 759 142
Provide the Alien Registration Number.
A-1234567 AR-1234567 A 1 234 567
Visa File. Original arrival records of immigrants admitted for permanent residence between July 1, 1924 and March 31, 1944. The Visa File number does NOT appear on a ship passenger list.
Provide the Visa number and arrival information as obtained from prior Genealogy Search Request (Form G-1041).
(seaport) Joseph Brown, Apr. 29, 1933, Boston, SS Britannic (land port) John Brown, Dec. 17, 1933, Detroit, MI.
Registry File. Original records documenting the creation of immigrant arrival records for persons who entered the United States prior to July 1, 1924, and for whom no arrival record could be found.
Provide the Registry file number as obtained from prior Genealogy Search Request (Form G-1041).
R-12345 R-1234567 R-123 Do NOT provide Certificate of Registry number (i.e., CR-12345)
